Rubber surgical gloves imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of rubber surgical gloves by Turkey reached $119.3 million in 2024 (29.3 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 10th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 214 countries. Value rose 29% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $274.5 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $119.3M | 29.3K t |
| 2023 | $92.4M | 25.8K t |
| 2022 | $148.8M | 26.3K t |
| 2021 | $274.5M | 29.7K t |
| 2020 | $235.4M | 35.6K t |
| 2019 | $103.1M | 29.1K t |
| 2018 | $103.1M | 27.5K t |
| 2017 | $137.9M | 24.5K t |
Where Turkey imports rubber surgical gloves from
Malaysia alone supplied 58% of it. Among the main suppliers, Malaysia grew fastest (+102% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | $69.6M | 58% |
| Thailand | $29.7M | 25% |
| China | $13.2M | 11% |
| Sri Lanka | $2.1M | 1.7% |
| Indonesia | $1.6M | 1.3% |
| India | $1.2M | 1% |
| Germany | $723K | 0.6% |
| Austria | $516K | 0.4% |
| Belgium | $197K | 0.2% |
| Croatia | $122K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.07 per kg, 27% below the world average of $5.55, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Rubber surgical gloves exports from Turkey
In 2024, Turkey exported rubber surgical gloves worth $6.6 million (1.1 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Russia (32%), Cyprus (18%), Syria (8%). Among the main buyer markets, Cyprus grew fastest (+93% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey rubber surgical gloves imports (HS 4015.11): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 4015.11: Rubber: vulcanised (other than hard rubber), surgical gloves.
Common questions
What is the value of rubber surgical gloves imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported rubber surgical gloves worth $119.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 29.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 10th of 214 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 29% on 2023.
Which countries supply rubber surgical gloves to Turkey?
Malaysia was the largest supplier with 58% of the value ($69.6 million), followed by Thailand (25%) and China (11%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 35 supplier countries in total. Indonesia grew fastest among the top ten, up 206% on the year.
What is the average import price of rubber surgical gloves per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.07 per kg in 2024, 27% below the world average of $5.55 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of rubber surgical gloves to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $137.9 million in 2017 to $119.3 million in 2024, a fall of 13%. The peak was 2021 at $274.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $151.8 million a year.
Does Turkey also export rubber surgical gloves?
Yes. Turkey exported $6.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Russia, Cyprus and Syria. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $112.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for rubber surgical gloves?
The HS code for rubber surgical gloves is subheading 4015.11. It sits in HS chapter 40 (rubber and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4015 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Turkey. Tell us your product to see it live.
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